I love telling stories…big stories, small stories, true stories, but most importantly, stories with heart and soul. Stories grounded in purpose that champion the underdog, the unlikely and the overlooked. In an age of social, political and ecological discord - stories that connect and remind us of what it means to be human are more important than ever.
I’m a filmmaker originally from New Zealand … a decade in London … now based in Australia.
I love crafting authentic performances that make you feel something, whether that’s creating a moment of real-life or interpreting a scripted scene with seasoned actors…for me it’s all about finding stories that connect with our common humanity ...
embarking on adventures ...
this is my work in the world ...
Filmmaking has taken me to over 40 countries where I’ve developed a film style steeped in the complexities of human emotion, utilising intimate cinematic portraits that blur the lines between fact and fiction, yet are firmly anchored to a human-centric soul.
I make films, commercials, documentaries and am currently developing a slate of film and TV projects with industry partners in Australia and the UK.
I have directed campaigns for brands including Land Rover, University of Sydney, QUT, Thankyou, Suncorp and my work has been recognised and awarded at YDA Cannes, Ciclope, Kinsale Sharks, 1.4, GZDOC.
AWARDS
Ignite Film Festival 2024 - Best Drama Film “In Absence”
Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival 2024 - Semi-Finalist (Oscar Qualifying) “In Absence”
YDA 2020 Cannes - Gold Screen “Nitacheza/I Will Dance”
YDA 2020 Cannes - Silver Screen “The Fisherman”
YDA 2019 Cannes - Gold Screen “Volta”
Kinsale Shark Awards 2020 - Nominated Best Direction “Can You See Me - Love Story”
1.4 Awards 2020 On the Cusp Longlist “The Fisherman”
Ciclope Festival 2019 (Africa) - Winner Best Direction over 180sec “Volta”.
Ciclope Festival 2019 (Berlin) - Finalist Best Direction over 180 sec “Volta”.
Finalist GZDOC 2019 - Best Documentary Short “Volta”
Winner Graham Wade Pilgrim Media Prize 2019 (Australia) “Volta”
PRESS
In Absence Emotionally charged Short Film Shines Campaign Brief
The Family Cast Announced The Stable
The Directors Q&A LBBOnline
13CO Signs Director Paul Nevison Campaign Brief
Director Q&A Creative Minds Campaign Asia
Directors Notes article on Prayer of the Mothers
Prayer of the Mothers Director Q&A at 1.4
YDA 2020 Winner Interview on Shots.net
No Small Plan on Shots.net
1.4 interview - Pity, Fear, Catharsis
YDA CHAT 2020 with Jury Chairman Karim Bartoletti
“Can You See Me” on Director’s Notes
Director Q&A Shots.net
“Volta” on Director’s Notes
“Volta” on Film Shortage
YDA 2019 Cannes Shots.net